Kendo helped me to focus on my energy

I have been practicing Kendo for the last 3 years. It's an excellent sport, as well as an excellent way of life; at list this is how I see it.

I practice 3 times a week, and let me tell you, it has helped me to focus on only my energy but the stress just goes away the second I place my foot on the Dojo.

I used to practice Hapkido, but work and family gave me an excuse to step aside. I needed something to give equilibrium and I found it in this wonderful martial art.

Kendo-Guide: Great! It is very important to have time to focus only on your energy, isn’t it? And then through our swords, we start communicating with our training partners! Thanks for sharing your story!

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